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N. C. Passport to Export Program (North Carolina) is sponsored by Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The N. C. Passport to Export program helps North Carolina-based small businesses generate new export revenues and create or retain new jobs by preparing them for exporting with various trade-related resources and services.
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STEP Funding Program | EDPNC Home Get Export Assistance STEP Funding Program State Trade Expansion Program Let us invest in your export ambitions. Money is available to help you grow your business. An Update on the North Carolina STEP Program The US Small Business Administration was unable to notify states of their STEP grant awards for the 2025-2026 grant cycle before the federal government shutdown.
We have been apprized by the federal government to make no awards to companies for the current year until government operations resume, and we know the actual awards going to each state. For companies with outstanding projects in the STEP 12 year (September 30, 2024-September 29, 2025), we will continue to reimburse projects as they are completed.
Business Support for NC Exporters Funded in part through a grant with the US Small Business Administration (SBA), the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is specifically designed to help small businesses in North Carolina fund costs associated with international trade. As a qualifying participant in STEP, you can be reimbursed thousands of dollars of expenses that your business would normally have to pay out-of-pocket.
Because it’s grant money, you are under no obligation to repay any amount. In other words, the cost of doing business internationally becomes much less costly. STEP 13 will run from September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2026.
This one-hour webinar is designed for North Carolina exporters to not only understand eligibility for funding through the STEP program, but more specifically about utilizing the current program, STEP 13. How the EDPNC Supported Sciencix's Global Growth For small businesses looking to grow internationally, the right support makes all the difference.
Thanks to the EDPNC and STEP grant funding, Sciencix expanded its reach, doubling business in India within a year. From funding trade show travel to providing expert market research, the EDPNC’s international trade team acts as boots on the ground, helping businesses break into new markets—at no cost.
Qualifying exporters are eligible for up to $12,000 in reimbursements for business-building activities such as: for eligible travel associated with coexhibiting in an EDPNC booth at a tradeshow for booth costs for exhibiting at a qualifying trade show for qualifying export services and marketing media which aid in reaching foreign markets for qualifying website localization and e-commerce fees for qualifying EXIM credit insurance fees for qualifying international marketing lead subscriptions for qualifying US Commercial Service Export Services The challenges of entering new markets as a small business are significant—from regulatory hurdles and logistics to marketing and international compliance.
The STEP grant has been a vital resource in helping us overcome those barriers. President and CEO, National Drug Source The EDPNC has proved to be an invaluable resource as we set our sites for expanding our brand globally. The STEP program in particular helped us to network, analyze the market and launch a supporting European based business that serves as the hub for our EU-focused exports.
Director of Marketing, Industry Nine Componentry and 2022 Governor’s Export Award winner for Top Small Business Exporter Funded in part through a grant with the US Small Business Administration (SBA), the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is specifically designed to help small businesses in North Carolina fund costs associated with international trade.
Federal Funding Disclosure In accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328 Federal Funding: $900,000 (75%) State Funding: $300,000 (25%) If you are interested in a STEP application, please contact your current international trade manager. To learn more about the STEP program or need export assistance, please complete the form below.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: North Carolina-based small businesses (500 or fewer employees globally), registered to do business in NC, in business for at least 1 year, operating profitably, with a product/service consisting of at least 51% U. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
N.C. Passport to Export Program (North Carolina) is funded by Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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